About Estate Life
Founded in 2004 as Exclusive Venue by Joanna Goddard, a business development specialist, our company diversified and was re-branded in 2007 as Estate Life.
Estate Life provides services for landowners, family businesses, factors, trustees and managers to research, establish and develop commercial projects on rural estates. We are a private company based in Scotland and work with estates throughout the UK and Europe. We encourage collaboration between estates and their local communities as well as share best practice amongst owners through the Estate Life Network.
In 2008 Estate Life became an advisor to Channel 4′s Country House Rescue conducting the series research, sourcing locations and featured in the Chesters Estate episode.
Often approached for expert comment or as a location resource we have regularly featured in the media. See examples here
Our own journey has been one of steady growth. We have celebrated milestones and yet we have faced tough challenges along the way. Therefore, whilst we bring you our commercial expertise and successful track record to inspire, advise and support delivery of commercial projects on your estate, we can also identify and empathise with the frustrations and challenges running a business brings.
In 2011 Susan Reid, a specialist in sales and marketing of historic properties, became a Partner in Estate Life.
Susan now leads our expert and award winning team of professionals who are skilled and highly experienced in their fields including, exclusive use venues, business development, retail, business tourism, outdoor activities, architecture, sales and marketing. Our team are passionate about delivering results for our clients as our business is built almost entirely on our reputation.
We provide toolkits and project support to estate owners wishing to research, trial or deliver commercial projects on their estate. We conduct site visits by appointment and provide analysis and detailed strategies.
“Estate Life provided us with thier invaluable help and expertise both on and off screen. Joanna, and her team, are intelligent, friendly and helpful; they go the extra mile to ensure that you get everything you need and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Estate Life to others.”
Sarah Freethy, Producer, for Country House Rescue at Betty TV
